Sep 18 2008
Themes
If you are just starting out blogging, or maybe its old hat to you, but your having a bit of writer’s block, why not try a new theme.
Every new RatChatter Blog starts with the default theme. It’s a little on the bland side, so we have been adapting more interesting themes to be used. (Rather conveniently we had several GPL licensed themes already adapted for multi-user installations so we were able to quickly port them to this web site.)
After you log into your blog you should be looking at your “Dashboard” screen, your blog control panel. Along the top, under the name of your blog is a menu bar. To change you theme click on the “Design” option. On the following page(s) there will be screenshot images of the current Available Themes.
To select a theme, or actually preview it, just click on the screenshot. A script will run that opens the previewer application. The preview window will show your blog as it would appear in the theme you are previewing. If you like what you see and want to use this theme then click on “Activate” in the top right of the preview window. If you wish to keep looking at the other available themes then just click on the “X” in the top left corner of the preview window.
Once your new theme is activated, just click on the “Visit Site” link beside your blog’s name and enjoy all the changes. To go back to your previous theme just repeat these steps and choose the theme you prefer.